ZIP 43613 (Toledo, OH) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 43613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lucas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lucas County compares with Ohio
Lucas County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lucas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Lucas County sits below Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 43613: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43613: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lucas County. They injured 1,245 people and killed 66.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.3% for Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: I-475 (4), US-20 (3) and I-280 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 43613 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lucas County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lucas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lucas County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 475 | 329 |
| Ir 75 | 261 |
| Ir 80 | 195 |
| US-24 | 137 |
| SR-2 | 98 |
| I-75 Hw | 93 |
| Alexis Rd | 70 |
| Ir 280 | 69 |
ZIP 43613 at a glance
| Population | 30,780 |
| Density | 1,940 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,384 |
| Median home value | $136,238 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lucas County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 186 | +168% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 244 | +31% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 198 | -19% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 43613
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 43613?
Since 2015, 2,662 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lucas County (1,245 injured, 66 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 43613?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 43613: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 43613?
Truck crashes in Lucas County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 43613?
Since 2015, Lucas County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 43613 compared with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Lucas County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 43613?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.